Consumer Reports New Top Picks for 2008: Hyundai Elantra SE, Hyundai Santa Fe, Chevrolet Silverado and Lexus LS 460L

- First time a South Korean automaker represented in Top Picks
- First time since 2005 a U.S. model makes list for pickup truck

YONKERS, N.Y., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Consumer Reports has
named four new models to its Top Picks list for 2008 — the Hyundai Elantra
SE and Hyundai Santa Fe as top choices for small sedans and midsized SUVs,
respectively; the redesigned Chevrolet Silverado as the top choice for
pickup truck; and the Lexus LS 460L as the best luxury sedan.

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Consumer Reports New Top Picks for 2008: Hyundai Elantra SE, Hyundai Santa Fe, Chevrolet Silverado and Lexus LS 460L

- First time a South Korean automaker represented in Top Picks
- First time since 2005 a U.S. model makes list for pickup truck

YONKERS, N.Y., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Consumer Reports has
named four new models to its Top Picks list for 2008 — the Hyundai Elantra
SE and Hyundai Santa Fe as top choices for small sedans and midsized SUVs,
respectively; the redesigned Chevrolet Silverado as the top choice for
pickup truck; and the Lexus LS 460L as the best luxury sedan.

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Consumer Reports Names Best Used Cars for Every Budget

CR identifies “Good Choices” and “Used Cars to Avoid” to help guide
used-car buying decisions

YONKERS, N.Y., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Finding a reliable
car for a reasonable price may seem difficult, but consumers willing to
consider buying a used car may be in luck. Consumer Reports’ latest survey
results reveal that there are hundreds of used-car models that provide good
reliability. Many can also be safe, fuel-efficient, and affordable. The
report, featured in the magazine’s 2008 April Auto Issue, identifies the
best and worst used vehicles for the last 10 model years, 1998 through
2007.

Vehicles featured in Consumer Reports’ “Good Choices” and “Used Cars to
Avoid” lists include all models that showed above- or below-average overall
reliability, respectively, in CR’s 2007 Annual Car Reliability Survey,
which drew responses on about 1.3 million vehicles. CR has found that
improved reliability has made used cars more appealing. Another added bonus
when buying a used vehicle is that the impact of depreciation, which is the
biggest expense associated with buying a new car, is reduced. In addition,
insurance rates tend to be less expensive.

The “Good Choices” list is categorized by price and features a variety
of used vehicles from various manufacturers that are available for less
than $4,000 to $30,000 and up. For consumers on a budget, CR found 30 cars
that can be purchased for under $4,000 including the 1998 Acura CL and the
1999 Buick LeSabre.

Consumer Reports’ “Best of the Best” vehicles list, which is derived
from “Good Choices”, includes vehicles that have performed well in CR’s
road tests and have had several years of better-than-average reliability
according to survey respondents. Models from Acura, BMW, Buick, Honda,
Infiniti, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Nissan, Pontiac, Porsche, Scion, Subaru,
Toyota, and Volvo appear on the “Best of the Best” list.

Vehicles that have had multiple years of much worse than average
reliability earned a spot on the “Worst of the Worst” list. Models from
Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, GMC, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lincoln,
Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saturn, and Volkswagen
consistently had more problems than other models overall.

If fuel economy is another major consideration when buying a used car,
Consumer Reports has identified affordable and reliable vehicles that
returned some of the best results in its real-world fuel-economy tests from
under $10,000 and from $10,000 to $20,000. There is also a list of reliable
cars that have performed well in CR’s tests and in independent crash tests
that are suited for teenagers.

For a full list of “Good Choices” and “Used Cars to Avoid”, check out
the full report in Consumer Reports’ Annual April Auto Issue which goes on
sale March 4 and is available wherever magazines are sold. Free highlights
from the April Auto issue will be available at http://www.ConsumerReports.org.

Consumer Reports is one of the most trusted sources for information and
advice on consumer products and services. It conducts the most
comprehensive auto-test program of any U.S. publication or Web site; the
magazine’s auto experts have decades of experience in driving, testing, and
reporting on cars. To subscribe to Consumer Reports, call 1-800-234-1645.
Information and articles from the magazine can be accessed online at
http://www.ConsumerReports.org.

APRIL 2008

Consumers Union 2008. The material above is intended for legitimate
news entities only; it may not be used for commercial or promotional
purposes. Consumer Reports(R) is published by Consumers Union, an expert,
independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to work for a fair,
just, and safe marketplace for all consumers and to empower consumers to
protect themselves. To achieve this mission, we test, inform, and protect.
To maintain our independence and impartiality, Consumers Union accepts no
outside advertising, no free test samples, and has no agenda other than the
interests of consumers. Consumers Union supports itself through the sale of
our information products and services, individual contributions, and a few
noncommercial grants.

Consumer Reports: http://www.ConsumerReports.org

Consumer Reports Names Best Used Cars for Every Budget

CR identifies “Good Choices” and “Used Cars to Avoid” to help guide
used-car buying decisions

YONKERS, N.Y., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Finding a reliable
car for a reasonable price may seem difficult, but consumers willing to
consider buying a used car may be in luck. Consumer Reports’ latest survey
results reveal that there are hundreds of used-car models that provide good
reliability. Many can also be safe, fuel-efficient, and affordable. The
report, featured in the magazine’s 2008 April Auto Issue, identifies the
best and worst used vehicles for the last 10 model years, 1998 through
2007.

Vehicles featured in Consumer Reports’ “Good Choices” and “Used Cars to
Avoid” lists include all models that showed above- or below-average overall
reliability, respectively, in CR’s 2007 Annual Car Reliability Survey,
which drew responses on about 1.3 million vehicles. CR has found that
improved reliability has made used cars more appealing. Another added bonus
when buying a used vehicle is that the impact of depreciation, which is the
biggest expense associated with buying a new car, is reduced. In addition,
insurance rates tend to be less expensive.

The “Good Choices” list is categorized by price and features a variety
of used vehicles from various manufacturers that are available for less
than $4,000 to $30,000 and up. For consumers on a budget, CR found 30 cars
that can be purchased for under $4,000 including the 1998 Acura CL and the
1999 Buick LeSabre.

Consumer Reports’ “Best of the Best” vehicles list, which is derived
from “Good Choices”, includes vehicles that have performed well in CR’s
road tests and have had several years of better-than-average reliability
according to survey respondents. Models from Acura, BMW, Buick, Honda,
Infiniti, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Nissan, Pontiac, Porsche, Scion, Subaru,
Toyota, and Volvo appear on the “Best of the Best” list.

Vehicles that have had multiple years of much worse than average
reliability earned a spot on the “Worst of the Worst” list. Models from
Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, GMC, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lincoln,
Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saturn, and Volkswagen
consistently had more problems than other models overall.

If fuel economy is another major consideration when buying a used car,
Consumer Reports has identified affordable and reliable vehicles that
returned some of the best results in its real-world fuel-economy tests from
under $10,000 and from $10,000 to $20,000. There is also a list of reliable
cars that have performed well in CR’s tests and in independent crash tests
that are suited for teenagers.

For a full list of “Good Choices” and “Used Cars to Avoid”, check out
the full report in Consumer Reports’ Annual April Auto Issue which goes on
sale March 4 and is available wherever magazines are sold. Free highlights
from the April Auto issue will be available at http://www.ConsumerReports.org.

Consumer Reports is one of the most trusted sources for information and
advice on consumer products and services. It conducts the most
comprehensive auto-test program of any U.S. publication or Web site; the
magazine’s auto experts have decades of experience in driving, testing, and
reporting on cars. To subscribe to Consumer Reports, call 1-800-234-1645.
Information and articles from the magazine can be accessed online at
http://www.ConsumerReports.org.

APRIL 2008

Consumers Union 2008. The material above is intended for legitimate
news entities only; it may not be used for commercial or promotional
purposes. Consumer Reports(R) is published by Consumers Union, an expert,
independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to work for a fair,
just, and safe marketplace for all consumers and to empower consumers to
protect themselves. To achieve this mission, we test, inform, and protect.
To maintain our independence and impartiality, Consumers Union accepts no
outside advertising, no free test samples, and has no agenda other than the
interests of consumers. Consumers Union supports itself through the sale of
our information products and services, individual contributions, and a few
noncommercial grants.

Consumer Reports: http://www.ConsumerReports.org

Chrysler LLC Launches New Technical Programs

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 27 - For decades, Chrysler LLC has offered specialized programs to help its technical talent build their skills and develop strong careers while at the same time helping the company to create incredible vehicles and powertrains — and two of these
programs are now getting even better. Read more

2008 Honda Civic Tour Gives Fans the Chance to Hit the Pavement in Their Very Own Panic At The Disco-Customized Honda Civic Hybrid

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27 The Honda Civic Tour is giving music lovers a shot at the ride of their lives by offering them a chance towin a Honda Civic Hybrid designed and autographed by the members of Honda Civic Tour ‘08 headlining act Panic At The Disco. Beginning Feb. 28, fans can enter to win this one-of-a-kind green machine by logging on to http://www.hondacivictour.com.
Concertgoers will be able to see the car for themselves, and register to win it via an electronic kiosk at each stop of the nationwide tour, which kicks off April 10 in San Francisco.

“Not every band gets the opportunity to customize their own car,” notes
PATD guitarist Ryan Ross, “which is just one of the reasons the Honda Civic
Tour is so cool. We spent a lot of time on the design to make sure it was
something our fans would be truly excited about. And this particular car is
a hybrid, so you really can’t go wrong there.”

Panic At The Disco will offer a preview of Honda Civic Tour ‘08 when
they perform on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” March 25 to coincide with the release
that day of their new album, Pretty. Odd. The tour has racked up sold-out
shows in San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Atlanta and Orlando, with second
dates added in those cities. In addition to these locales, PATD and Honda
Civic Tour mates Motion City Soundtrack, The Hush Sound and Phantom Planet
can be seen in East Rutherford, N.J., on May 4 as part of the Bamboozle
music festival. Also appearing at Bamboozle: that highly coveted
PATD-designed Civic Hybrid.

Panic At The Disco’s eccentric aesthetic sensibility has resulted in a
highly personalized reinvention of the car, making it the ultimate in fan
memorabilia. Of course, as the leader in hybrid technology, Honda has seen
to it that the Civic Hybrid gets an amazing EPA estimated 40 miles per
gallon city and 45 miles per gallon highway for a combined 42 miles per
gallon. The Civic Hybrid tricked out by PATD, meanwhile, comes with a
cavalcade of tasty enhancements, many contributing to the exterior design’s
environmentally aware “Surreal Earth” theme (realized by Santini USA and
DVS Designs with ALSA Corp Hawaiian Hues and Mystic paint and Candy
Concentrates, the latter providing maximum color impact).

Anyone lucky enough to open the door to this beauty will find a
custom-upholstered “time-machine” interior, with burgundy leather door
panels and armrests, diamond-patterned leather seats and luxe buttoned
headrests. The car’s headliner — the interior covering of the roof — has
been reconfigured in mocha suede and fitted with a clock that evokes Panic
At The Disco’s song “Nine in the Afternoon,” the first single off their
forthcoming album. If that weren’t enough, the door panels, dash and
floormats sport gold flourishes, and the windshield bears special accent
lights. Perhaps even cooler is the crystal knob topping the gear shift,
which has thus become the perfect device for transporting one back in time.

PATD’s masterpiece also features a factory stereo head unit with a
Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System(TM) combined with Alpine
Electronics speakers, subwoofers and amplifiers; XM(R) Satellite Radio;
18-inch Konig Again racing-inspired rims with Dunlop Direzza DZ101 sport
tires; Eibach Springs lowering suspension; a Honda Factory Performance
(HFP) Aero Kit and Polished Exhaust Tip; and a Meguiar’s professional
car-care kit.

The desire to acquire this extraordinary work of vehicular art is
expected to reach a fever pitch by the deadline for entry into the
car-giveaway sweepstakes, July 31. (No purchase is necessary to enter;
entry is limited to legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and
the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older.) Panic At The
Disco will surely be thrilled for the winner of “their” Honda Civic Hybrid,
but no one could blame them if they were also a little sad to see it go.

Honda began operations in the U.S. in 1959 with the establishment of
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Honda’s first overseas subsidiary. Honda
now employs more than 35,000 associates in North America. Honda currently
has 14 manufacturing plants in North America, producing automobiles, light
trucks, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, personal watercraft, engines,
transmissions and other components. Nearly 8 of 10 Honda and Acura cars and
light trucks sold in America are assembled in North America as well. Many
of these products are now designed and developed at one of Honda’s U.S. R&D
centers. Honda annually purchases more than $17 billion in parts and
materials from suppliers in North America.

Produced by Marketing Factory, the Honda Civic Tour brings innovation
and environmental consciousness to the masses by combining the hottest in
automotive technology with the hottest in music.

Honda Civic Tour

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Ferrari Magic India Discovery 2008

PRESS RELEASE:

Ferrari Magic India Discovery: a voyage of discovery to the Indian subcontinent for two 612 Scagliettis Having conquered China and the Americas, Ferrari embarks on a new adventure Read more

Subaru Announces Pricing on All-New 2009 Forester

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ — Following its world debut at the NAIAS in January, Subaru of America, Inc. today announced pricing on the all-new Subaru Forester. The 2009 Subaru Forester will arrive in dealer showrooms beginning in April with pricing starting at $19,995, a full $1,200 lower than the outgoing model.

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Chrysler LLC Continues Its Legacy of Military Support by Joining ‘America Supports You’

Participation with ‘America Supports You’ extends decades of Chrysler support to the military.AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ — Chrysler LLC announces it will join America Supports You (ASY), a Department of Defense program connecting non-profit groups with military men and women and their families. The relationship with America Supports You continues Chrysler’s decades-long legacy of support for the military with its products and through morale- building activities. Read more

Dodge Continues Commercial Vehicle Market Offensive with Strategic Upgrades, Enhancements

Dodge Continues Commercial Vehicle Market Offensive with Strategic Upgrades, Enhancements

ATLANTA, Feb. 26

— 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs’ fuel economy 23 percent
better than Chevy Kodiak and GMC Topkick; 14 percent better than Ford
F-550 Chassis Cab
— 2008 Dodge Sprinter offers 25 percent better fuel economy than
Ford E-series vans
— 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs certified for up to
1,172 lbs. payload advantage over Ford F-450 and F-550 chassis cabs
— 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab standard Gross Combined Weight Rating
(GCWR) increased to class-leading 24,000 lbs.
— Power Take-Off (PTO) pump ratings for all Ram chassis cabs increases
55 percent
— PTO prep package now available with Laramie trim-level trucks
— All-new ambulance prep package introduced for 2009 Dodge Ram 4500 and
5500 Chassis Cabs
— Upgraded brake system for 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab extends
service intervals and delivers maximum stopping power
— New 5.7-liter HEMI(R) V-8 with Variable Valve Timing delivers
increased horsepower and torque ratings with improved fuel economy
— Cummins 6.7-liter diesel engine available with Remote Start (automatic
only)
— Leading Chevrolet since April, Ford since July, Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis
Cab continues sales dominance in Class 3 segment
— With 33,500 commercial vehicles sold in 2007 (285 percent increase
since 2003), Dodge is now sixth-largest commercial manufacturer

Anchored by three powerful, capable and durable work trucks, the 2008
Dodge Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs; the 2008 Dodge Sprinter, the
market’s top-performing full-size van; and the all-new 2008 Dodge Grand
Caravan cargo van, Dodge continues its commercial vehicle market offensive
with a barrage of product enhancements that will deliver maximum uptime,
capability and savings to commercial customers. Enhancements were announced
this morning at the 2008 National Truck Equipment (NTEA) Work Truck Show in
Atlanta.

“Uptime, capability and reducing costs are extremely important to
commercial customers, and Dodge meets those needs with the best light- and
medium-duty vehicles on the market,” said Scott Kunselman, Vice President -
Dodge Truck, Chrysler LLC. “With strategic upgrades, we will continue to
enhance our commercial vehicle lineup to better serve the needs of our
business customers.”

Class-leading Fuel Economy and Lowest Ownership Costs

Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs deliver improved fuel economy
while continuing to offer low cost of ownership with the segment’s largest
and longest-lasting brakes.

Armed with the Class 4-5’s largest standard fuel tank (52 gallons),
2008 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs now boast best-in-class fuel
economy and deliver up to 14 percent better fuel performance than the Ford
F-550 Chassis Cab, and up to 23 percent better than the Chevy Kodiak and
GMC Topkick. Independent testing and validation was performed by TRC
(Transportation Research Center), a leading research firm in East Liberty,
Ohio.

In addition, with the legendary Cummins 6.7-liter diesel, a new
optional 3.42 axle ratio is available on the 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis
Cab to improve fuel economy.

Since its U.S. introduction in 2003, Dodge Sprinter has consistently
delivered the segment’s best fuel performance and lowest ownership costs.
The 2008 Dodge Sprinter delivers 25 percent better fuel economy (diesel
models) than Ford E-series vans — the best fuel performance in the
full-size van segment. Dodge Sprinter gas models boast up to a 14 percent
advantage over Ford — best-in-class.

For diesel models, an average of 20.2 mpg was confirmed through
independent testing and validation performed by AMCI (Automotive Marketing
Consultants, Inc.) of Oceanside, California. Gas models averaged a best-in-
class 15.2 mpg. In addition, the 3.92 axle ratio is now standard for diesel
models, ensuring superior fuel economy.

Enhanced Capability, Power and Safety

Loaded with premium power and performance, all 2008 Dodge Ram 3500,
4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs have been verified with considerably increased
Power Take-Off (PTO) pump rating — a 55 percent increase in gallons per
minute — in order to provide more power, muscle and capability for pumps,
lifts and hydraulic use.

Showcasing even more commercial capability and power, 2008 Dodge Ram
4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs are now certified for up to a 1,172 lbs. payload
advantage over comparably equipped Ford F-450 and F-550 chassis cabs. The
payload advantage on a Ram 4500 Chassis Cab with a 120-inch CA 4×4 regular
cab is up to 669 lbs. For a Ram 5500 Chassis Cab (108-inch CA 4×4 regular
cab), the payload advantage is up to 1,772 lbs.

Bringing even more “big rig” feel, commercial capability and enhanced
safety, the brake system on the 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab is upgraded
with larger rotors and calipers and thicker brake pads. Enhanced capability
and performance is assured as the 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab’s
standard Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) has been increased to a
class-leading 24,000 lbs.

Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab’s all-new brakes are up-sized to provide
more stopping power, increased brake-pad life and improved fuel economy. To
improve stopping power, front and rear rotor sizes are increased 2 percent
to 360 mm (front) and 358 mm (rear) — larger than rotors found on an
equivalent Ford Chassis Cab. In addition, front calipers are up-sized 7
percent to include large twin 60 mm pistons for maximum stopping power.

New brake pads are 14 percent thicker (12.5 mm) with a 36 percent
larger surface area (99 square cm). Compared to a Ford F-350, front pads
have a 77 percent larger surface area (99 vs. 56 square cm). The new brakes
reduce brake drag which results in a fuel economy improvement of .5 mpg. In
addition, the rotor thickness increased 10 percent on the front (39 mm vs.
35.5 mm) and 12 percent on the rear (34 mm vs. 30 mm). Compared to an
equivalent Ford vehicle, which uses 38 mm thick front rotors and 34 mm
thick rear rotors, the 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab will have the
largest rotors in the segment.

Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cabs also feature a new 5.7-liter
next-generation HEMI(R) V-8 with VVT (Variable Valve Timing) that will
appeal to fleets requiring a gas engine. The new engine provides more power
and torque with better fuel economy. The new engine incorporates a 9
percent higher compression ratio (10.5:1), Variable Valve Timing and an
active intake manifold. These technologies, combined with engine and
powertrain integration improvements, result in a 4 percent improvement in
fuel economy. Preliminary results also show peak torque increases 8 percent
to 404 lb.-ft. and peak power increases 15 percent to 380 hp. At 2,000 RPM,
torque improves 6 percent to 350 lb.-ft.

Expanded Features and Product Offerings

Addressing a significant growth segment, Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500
Chassis Cabs will offer an all-new ambulance prep package for the 2009
model year enabling easy upfit for ambulance body-builders. This all-new
prep package includes a Cummins-specific battery voltage monitoring system
with automatic idle control. As ambulances routinely idle for extended
periods, this key feature tracks battery voltage and automatically revs the
engine to charge the battery if power levels drop below a certain
threshold.

Other new product features include the legendary Cummins 6.7-liter
diesel engine (automatic transmission only) which will now be available
with Remote Start. Also, all Dodge Ram chassis cab models now offer a PTO
prep package for Laramie trim vehicles. Finally, 10 new low-volume paint
colors are now available to fleet customers.

For small business owners, the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Cargo Van is
optimized with a number of new factory upfit options. Included is a new
exterior vinyl window shading that may be applied to the outside window,
both full- and half-width cargo dividers, wire mesh and solid metal window
interior inserts, a cargo compartment floor mat, and carpeted and molded
wall liners placed over the inside of the windows so others can’t see
inside.

For fleet customers, new premium options include daytime running
lights, power eight-way driver seat, power equipment group, security alarm,
UConnect(R) hands-free communication system with Bluetooth(R) technology,
and MyGIG(TM) Multimedia Infotainment System with satellite radio,
voice-activated capability, touch-screen and real-time traffic and
navigation. Also available to fleet customers is speed control, security
alarm, smoker’s group, heavy- duty engine cooling system, and a fleet
delete option that removes supplemental side-curtain air bags, interior
trim and sunscreen glass.

Delivering even more convenience, an electric sliding door will be
available on 2009 model Sprinters.

Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab Continues Sales Dominance

In the marketplace for just over one year, the Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis
Cab continues to maintain its sales leadership and number-one ranking in
both U.S. retail registrations and market share over the perennial leader,
the Ford F- 350. As the segment’s most upfit-friendly chassis cab, in April
2007, the Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab surpassed the Chevy Silverado Chassis
Cab, the continuing runner-up to the Ford big rig. And in July 2007, the
Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab bolted to the forefront past the Ford F-350
Chassis Cab and continues its dominance in the Class 3 conventional chassis
cab market.

In 2007, Dodge sold 33,500 commercial vehicles, a 285 percent increase
over 2003 when the company returned to the commercial vehicle market. In
short order, Dodge is now firmly entrenched as the sixth largest
manufacturer of commercial vehicles sold in the U.S.

Dodge Commercial Vehicles

Dodge continues to increase the breadth of its commercial products and
offers a comprehensive array of vehicles and services designed with
business customers in mind. Since its return to the commercial market in
2003, Dodge has introduced six all-new commercial vehicles. Along with the
Dodge Ram 2500 Box-Off and the Dodge Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs
– the Class 3-5 segments’ most powerful, capable and upfit-friendly work
trucks — the Dodge Grand Caravan cargo van complements a growing Dodge
commercial lineup that includes the class-leading Dodge Sprinter. Dodge
also maintains a collaborative partnership with Daimler AG, the world’s
leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles.

Dodge BusinessLink

Launched in 1999 and offering no-cost enrollment, Dodge BusinessLink is
a full-service commercial program comprised of a select network of Dodge
dealers who know and understand unique vehicle needs of small businesses,
fleet managers and other commercial vehicle customers. Providing exclusive
benefits, BusinessLink dealers offer unprecedented business assistance
including dedicated commercial account managers and sales teams, dealer
inventories representing a higher mix of work-truck and other commercial
vehicles, next- bay service and technicians, extended hours to minimize
downtime, free loaner vehicles and more. BusinessLink also includes Dodge’s
“On The Job” program, which offers discounts on upfits and direct cash
incentives and savings on almost all Dodge commercial vehicles.

Dodge Brand

With a U.S. market share of 6.4 percent, Dodge is Chrysler LLC’s best-
selling brand and the fifth largest nameplate in the U.S. automotive
market. In 2007, Dodge sold more than 1.3 million vehicles in the global
market.

The Dodge brand’s first crossover vehicle — the all-new 2007 Dodge
Journey — is available in the first quarter of this year and will be
available outside North America in both left- and right-hand drive in mid-
2008. Arriving in the spring will be the limited-edition 2008 Dodge
Challenger SRT8 with a 6.1-liter HEMI V-8 engine that boasts 425 horsepower
and 420 lb.- ft of torque. The all-new 2009 Dodge Ram with game-changing
exterior and interior design, innovations, best-in-class features and
craftsmanship will arrive in the fall. Also arriving this year will be the
2009 Dodge Durango Hybrid. Recently, the all-new 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan
arrived in dealerships with 35 new or improved features including the
newest innovation, the Swivel ‘n Go(TM) seating system. In 2007, Dodge
Avenger and Nitro entered key volume segments outside North America,
joining Dodge Caliber, which launched in those markets in 2006.

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